Snickerdoodle Cheesecake
My maternal grandmother preferred sewing and quilting to cooking and baking, but there were some things that she cooked and...
Honey Pear Cheesecake
We grow pear trees, so I’m always dabbling in pear desserts. In this cheesecake, I sometimes add ¼ cup crystalized...
Pink Grapefruit Cheesecake
Cheesecake in a slow cooker? It's true! I experimented a few times to turn this iconic dessert into a slow-cooker...
Double Chocolate Almond Cheesecake
This cheesecake is easy to make—but it's definitely not easy to wait till the next day to eat it! The...
Orange Chocolate Mousse Mirror Cake
A shiny, mirrorlike orange glaze covers a chocolate mousse cake to create a delicious showstopping dessert your guests will be...
Easy Nutella Cheesecake
Creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread tops a crust made of crushed Oreo cookies to make this irresistible baked cheesecake.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Swirled Raspberry & Chocolate Cheesecake
One secret to a lighter, fluffier cheesecake? Use the foaming power of eggs. When you beat egg whites to stiff...
Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake
My New York-style cheesecake has tart cranberries, white chocolate chunks and a smidge of yuletide red. It's an impressive addition...
Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte
When it's too hot to bake something sweet but you're craving chocolate, my chocolate mousse torte is all you need....
Creamy Cranberry Coffee Cake
Chopped cranberries and orange peel give this coffee cake bursts of tart flavor, but a cream cheese layer on top...
Cranberry Crumble Coffee Cake
People are delighted to find the ruby cranberry sauce swirled inside this tempting coffee cake. With the crumble topping, moist...
Baked Cranberry Pudding
This is an old-fashioned pudding that's a cranberry lover's delight. Serve warm topped with whipped cream for an elegant look,...
Ricotta Cheesecake
When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...
Lime Coconut Cheesecake
This refreshing cheesecake's delicate flavor is complemented by a coconut crust. —Inge Schermerhorn, East Kingston, New Hampshire
Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
My love for chocolate-covered cherries inspired this fun and fancy cheesecake that's perfect for Christmas.
Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake
Here’s a simple cake that’s rich, elegant and over-the-top chocolaty. For finishing touches, add powdered sugar, cocoa or liqueur-flavored whipped...
Ladyfinger Lemon Torte
Golden ladyfingers frame the luscious custard filling of this lovely frozen dessert from Mrs. J.H. Carroll of Ottawa, Ontario. Everyone...
Frozen Grasshopper Torte
I first made this minty cool torte for a ladies' meeting at our church. I’m still making it, and the...
Chocolate Espresso-Nut Torte
I love chocolate and nuts, and they come together deliciously in this torte. Serve it with sweetened whipped cream or...
S’mores Cheesecake
This sweet and decadent cheesecake features graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. Enjoy! —Kurt Anderson, Willmar, Minnesota
Mexican Cheesecake
People will rave over this super-easy cheesecake appetizer. I've made this recipe several times at parties, and people were so...
Hazelnut Torte
—Helen Gerard, Milwaukie, Oregon
Orange Cream Cheesecake
I love serving this impressive-looking cheesecake with its pretty layers and silky-smooth texture. The combination of orange gelatin, cream cheese...
No-Bake Lime Cheesecake
Being from the Sunshine State, I love any recipe containing citrus. This one, featuring lime, is quick to mix up...
Chocolate Velvet Dessert
This creamy concoction is the result of several attempts to duplicate a dessert I enjoyed on vacation. It looks so...
Apple Brandy Cheesecake
If you like apple pie, you will also enjoy this cheesecake. Bits of apple are scattered throughout the filling and...
Caramel Peanut Fantasy
Packed with peanuts and gooey with caramel, this do-ahead treat is one sweet dream of a dessert to serve company....
Strawberry Ice Cream Dessert
This pretty, refreshing treat has been served many times at our church showers. We just love it.—Teresa Ryherd, Fairbank, Iowa
Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte
A line forms quickly behind this quichelike torte at family gatherings. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food,...